Momego Stands Out Amidst Location Data Breach Scandal

The world’s most privacy-conscious transit app reaffirms its commitment to user safety and data protection.

[Prestwick, Scotland, UK] — In the wake of a massive data breach involving over 12,000 apps, including popular transit platforms, Momego is proud to reaffirm its long-standing commitment to protecting user privacy. Unlike many apps that profit from sharing precise location data, Momego has never shared users’ location with third parties.

“At Momego, we’ve built our app around the principle that great service shouldn’t come at the cost of your privacy,” said John McEvoy, Founder and Engineer of Momego. “While other apps may use location data to serve personalized ads, we’ve chosen to prioritize user trust by rejecting offers from location brokers—no matter how lucrative.”

What Happened

The recent data breach exposed vulnerabilities in apps that integrate with ‘location brokers’—third-party companies that siphon real-time user location data and sell it to the highest bidder. This breach has left millions of users at risk of being tracked without their consent. Momego’s privacy-first approach ensured that it was not implicated in the breach.

How Momego Protects Users

Momego provides millions of transit users worldwide with real-time bus and train updates while maintaining strict privacy standards.

No Location Sharing: Momego never shares user location data with ad agencies, brokers, or other third parties.

Transparent Practices: Users can review Momego’s clear and jargon-free privacy policy at any time.

Meaningful Alternatives: For users who prefer an ad-free experience, Momego offers a Premium plan with enhanced features, including real-time alerts, personalized options, and Live Activities on lock screens.

A Call for Industry Accountability

“As an industry, we need to do better,” said John McEvoy. “Users shouldn’t have to trade privacy for functionality. At Momego, we’re proving that it’s possible to offer an exceptional service while respecting user data.”

Learn More

To read more about Momego’s commitment to privacy, visit our blog post and our Privacy Policy.

Data Breach References: Wired, Sky News, Techcrunch, 9to5Mac

Press Kit

Journalists can find high-resolution images, app details, and more in Momego’s press kit.